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1999 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,620 mi
Last recorded146,620 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz E107,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration212 HOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 146,620 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 146,620 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 141,469 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 141,469 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 137,118 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 137,118 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 129,466 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 129,466 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 124,462 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 124,462 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 114,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 102,921 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 102,921 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2007 90,968 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 90,968 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

srs warning light on

Pass 18 May 2006 85,191 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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212 HOU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 107,166 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 212 HOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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212 HOU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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